A salesperson in his mid sixties is told by his peers,his family,and his boss that it is about time to retire and reap the fruits of his longtime career and his well-endowed pension fund.He eventually gives in to their persistent pressure.This is consistent with

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Disengagement theory proposes that aging individuals gradually withdraw from society and disengage from their roles and responsibilities. This includes retirement from the labor force. In this scenario, the salesperson giving in to the pressure to retire is consistent with disengagement theory.

A Salesperson in His Mid Sixties Is Told by His